All things dear at Wanaka'a World of Deer
A museum dedicated to deer is due to open near Wanaka Airport in a few weeks.
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Judicial review into MPI directive begins
Judicial review of MPI directive to destroy plantings will be held in Wellington this week
'White gold' back on the menu in South Otago
The official season for whitebait opened yesterday
Calving season has arrived in the South Island
Calving is in full swing for most southern farmers with the middle of August upon us.
Rabobank: Supply pressure on lamb prices
Procurement competition is expected to continue to put some upward pressure on lamb prices
Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trial champions established
Barry Hobbs, of Herbert, is the winner of the 2018 Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trial.
Road Transport Forum aims to attract women to trucking life
A Road Transport Forum will aim to attract a more diverse workforce.
PGG Wrightson net profit down, performance strong
Although net profit is down, PGG Wrightson are still performing strongly.
Care packages to bolster local farmers' wellbeing in Wyndham
A call to look after farmers' mental and physical wellbeing has prompted care packages.
Call to restart Central Otago Young Growers Group
Grant McKay wants to re-establish the Central Otago Young Growers Group.
Swede seed claims not compromised in PGG Wrightson Seeds' sale
The sale of PGG Wrightson Seed will not impact on farmers tied up in the HT Swede debacle.
Central Otago grower's dedication to fruit industry recognised
Earnscy Weaver has been made a life member of Horticulture New Zealand.
Oamaru's Unesco geopark comes a step closer
The creation of a Unesco Global Geopark has taken significant leaps forward.
Mid micron wool prices buoyant but coarse wool a different story
Mid micron wool prices are expected to remain near current high levels over coming months.
NZ Vet Association open to pan-industry initiative on grazing
NZ Veterinary Assoc. says it would embrace a pan-industry initiative on winter grazing.
Efforts to preserve heritage bridge in Catlins
A relic of Sir Truby King's time spent in the Catlins is being considered for conservation
Kaikorai Valley's Havoc Ham recalled after glitch
A paperwork compliance glitch is causing havoc for an award-winning Dunedin pork producer.
Canterbury mudfish on brink of extinction
The native Canterbury mudfish is on the brink of extinction, a new report says.
Foley Family bid for Mt Difficulty Wines 'still with OIO'
The decision whether Foley Family can purchase Mt Difficulty wines is still awaited.
Manuherikia Boar, Buck and Stag Hunt raises $4000
Th Manuherikia Boar, Buck and Stag Hunt in Alexandra got a good turn out.
View maintained Lower Waitaki aquifer water doesn't need treatment
A Waitaki Bridge man asserts water from the Lower Waitaki aquifer doesn't need treatment.
Otago plantings being destroyed; court challenge
Imported plants at the centre of a national biosecurity scare will be to be destroyed.
Oamaru couple go above and beyond for dog trials
The Binnie's are known as the 'backbone of the dog trial section' after years of service.
Romney sheep good producers, says West Otago farmer
"We wouldn't be farming today if it wasn't for the Romneys," says a West Otago farmer.
Reinvention part of new WoolOn Creative Fashion event
Reinvention is a theme at this year's WoolOn fashion event.
Cardrona Water group accepts apology from ORC
The Cardrona Water Users Group has accepted an apology from the Otago Regional Council.
Wanaka developer told to get consent for new deck
Wanaka developer Allan Dippie has been advised to obtain a resource consent for a deck.
Blue River Dairy sales to double, thanks to canning line
Invercargill-based Blue River Dairy expects to double sales next year.
Bluff Oyster World attraction plans progressing
Plans to develop a new multimillion-dollar tourist attraction in Bluff are progressing.
First chicks make appearance at Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
The first little penguin chicks of the season have arrived at Oamaru.
Oceania Dairy 'tracking pretty well' for new season
Oceania Dairy, in Mycoplasma bovis territory, could avoid major effects from the outbreak.
Southland farmers urged to consider alternatives for bale wrap disposal
Farmers are urged to consider alternative options for disposing of bale wrap in Southland.
Finding solutions to drainage issues in Kaikoura
Drainage solutions are being demonstrated to help Kaikoura plains farmers cope.
Canterbury A&P Association opts to rebrand show
A move to rebrand Canterbury's A&P show as the NZ Agricultural Show has raised eyebrows.